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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… complete the annual training. Town of Orangeville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Wyoming County) The clerk did not properly record, deposit, remit or report collections. The clerk did not maintain complete and accurate accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… for 2014-15 were approximately $9.1 million. The Village Justice Court has two Justices, a Court clerk and an … required monthly reports to the State Comptroller’s Justice Court Fund – were not adequately segregated, and the … Village of Sag Harbor Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations 2015M107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… sufficient information for the auditing body or official to determine whether it represents a lawful and proper … by the employee. The same audit requirements apply to vouchers submitted by all travelers, including members of … rates set forth in the travel policy, authorization to do so). An original, signed copy of your locality’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… Service credit purchase (SCP) payments for mandatory member … purchases of ERS service on or after July 1, 1989, and PFRS service on or after October 1, 2013, are covered … receive a notification letting you know that their service credit purchase (SCP) deduction has changed. The notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsTown of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Stanford is located in Dutchess County and has population of approximately 3,800. … At the end of 2010, the Town had $2.7 million in unexpended surplus fund balance, which was more than … the planned use of the unexpended surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225Opinion 88-56
… two of section 802 (General Municipal Law, §803[2]). Based on the foregoing, the commissioner would be deemed … not be directly affected as a result of such contract and (2) the duties of such employment do not directly involve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56Opinion 2004-4
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Interest in Contract (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Legal Services (law partner of school board member as attorney for school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Big Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected District financial operations for the … lease with the Company effective January 1, 2011 to pay rent of $30,000 annually, which was double the $15,000 … value. Instead, it appears that the increase was intended to subsidize the construction of the new firehouse that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … policies when procuring goods and services. Without a thorough and deliberate examination of each individual … to identify reporting errors and individuals eligible for referral to the Scofflaw Program. Town of New Hartford – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… Information on three categories of State authority contracts is displayed on Open Book NY. Approved Eligible Contracts Filed Exempt … Approved eligible State authority contracts are displayed on Open Book New York. By comparison, the Comptroller is … Information on three categories of State authority contracts is displayed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-306
… agencies with information for the manual processing of the general salary increase and other miscellaneous … and hourly employees in Bargaining Unit TE with a title of Staff Nurse, Staff Nurse (hourly) or Nurse Practitioner … Background Pursuant to the 2003-2007 Memorandum of Agreement between the City University of New York (CUNY) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-306-salary-and-other-increases-employees-represented-new-yorkDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… City received $7 billion, of which $1.7 billion went to funding the city's public schools. "Local governments receive … in Washington could have a considerable impact on local government operations. In today's political climate, it's … development, health, community services, culture and recreation, utilities and sanitation. To read DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District officials did not include the proper formula for the Public Excess Cost Aid (PECA) set-aside amount in the … they used an outdated formula to determine the set-aside for tuition billing. Cambridge Central School District – … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Fulton County) Key controls for payroll processing were not appropriately designed and operating effectively. … city officials did not compare processed payroll registers to the approved time records. Auditors also found that time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… an increase of 1.6% or $376 million from 2023, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … of the average pre-pandemic growth rate (3.8%) of 2011 to 2019 following the Great Recession. “New York’s local governments rely on sales tax collections to support essential services in their communities,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Definitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Normal Rates Employer contribution rates for each retirement plan are determined … working lifetimes of active members to determine annual contribution rates. Normal Annual Contribution The normal contribution is an employer’s total … Look up definitions for terms used in the NYSLRS Contribution Stabilization Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alexandria … School District , Lyons Central School District , Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union Free … existing balances are appropriate and necessary. Pearl River Union Free School District – Competitive Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Opinion 88-69
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b: A village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service with … also contracts. You ask whether a village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service, … within which the village is located also contracts for services with the same volunteer ambulance service. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … with the tax levy limit. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
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